Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
One thing: Duck fat truffle fries. Actually, ALL the things. Make sure you get a reservation.
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdOne thing: Duck fat truffle fries. Actually, ALL the things. Make sure you get a reservation.
Yummy organic breakfasts, great patio for work or hanging. Great little spot just on the east side. Casual.
379 locals recommend
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StYummy organic breakfasts, great patio for work or hanging. Great little spot just on the east side. Casual.
Great farm-to-table food, yummy drinks, heated patio in winter, covered for the summer. Walkable from my place.
49 locals recommend
Bobo's Snack Bar
3850 Airport BoulevardGreat farm-to-table food, yummy drinks, heated patio in winter, covered for the summer. Walkable from my place.
If you’re a coffee connoisseur, this spot is your jam. The equipment is beautiful, the baristas are award-winning, and I love to grab a breve cortado here.
186 locals recommend
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdIf you’re a coffee connoisseur, this spot is your jam. The equipment is beautiful, the baristas are award-winning, and I love to grab a breve cortado here.
My fav Mexican joint in town. I’m not a big drinker, but I WILL come here for the avocado margarita. It might sound strange, I beg that you try it. Life changer. :)
200 locals recommend
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StMy fav Mexican joint in town. I’m not a big drinker, but I WILL come here for the avocado margarita. It might sound strange, I beg that you try it. Life changer. :)
This is a convenience store halfway turned Indian food and live music spot. It’s a great little neighborhood place, craft beers, kombucha on tap, good food. Easy parking. Bikeable.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdThis is a convenience store halfway turned Indian food and live music spot. It’s a great little neighborhood place, craft beers, kombucha on tap, good food. Easy parking. Bikeable.
there are soo many good bbq joints in town. This is my favorite. Franklin’s is the famous one with the line, but if you aren’t up for waiting a few hours in line, La BBQ is amazing. Brisket & ribs.
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez Stthere are soo many good bbq joints in town. This is my favorite. Franklin’s is the famous one with the line, but if you aren’t up for waiting a few hours in line, La BBQ is amazing. Brisket & ribs.
Great coffee place in S. Austin. Nitro cold brew, craft beer, kombucha on tap. Also has the Veracruz taco truck in its yard, which serves up my fav tacos in Austin! AMAZING patio. Family-friendly.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat coffee place in S. Austin. Nitro cold brew, craft beer, kombucha on tap. Also has the Veracruz taco truck in its yard, which serves up my fav tacos in Austin! AMAZING patio. Family-friendly.
A more upscale 24 hour diner with local food (casual still). They are known for their chicken and waffles. I love their meatloaf, burgers and deviled eggs.
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdA more upscale 24 hour diner with local food (casual still). They are known for their chicken and waffles. I love their meatloaf, burgers and deviled eggs.
Austin’s store is the flagship & quick spot to grab yummy bites: hot buffet, salad bar, sushi bar, seafood restaurant, Italian bistro, pizza counter, green juice/smoothie bar & BBQ. Great patios.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdAustin’s store is the flagship & quick spot to grab yummy bites: hot buffet, salad bar, sushi bar, seafood restaurant, Italian bistro, pizza counter, green juice/smoothie bar & BBQ. Great patios.
Because you must eat breakfast tacos while in Austin, this is the most well known taco joint in town and it’s delicious. My favorite is the Trailer Park, and my secret is to add fried avocado. :)
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetBecause you must eat breakfast tacos while in Austin, this is the most well known taco joint in town and it’s delicious. My favorite is the Trailer Park, and my secret is to add fried avocado. :)
Brunch spot, also lunch and dinner. Known for incredible bloody marys and their carrot cake French toast. A little bit nicer, still casual. *Walkable.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveBrunch spot, also lunch and dinner. Known for incredible bloody marys and their carrot cake French toast. A little bit nicer, still casual. *Walkable.
Local food and coffee, just downstairs. They have delicious local, organic treats and their honey cream latte is delicious. Tons of seating. Also has a patio. Casual.
23 locals recommend
Bennu Coffee on Congress
515 S Congress AveLocal food and coffee, just downstairs. They have delicious local, organic treats and their honey cream latte is delicious. Tons of seating. Also has a patio. Casual.
The best tacos in Austin. And you are right across the street from them! They make their flour tortillas in house. My favorite is the potato, egg, cheese & chorizo on flour. Cheap, fast, local, and has a patio. And a salsa bar! :)
46 locals recommend
Taco Joint
2809 San Jacinto BlvdThe best tacos in Austin. And you are right across the street from them! They make their flour tortillas in house. My favorite is the potato, egg, cheese & chorizo on flour. Cheap, fast, local, and has a patio. And a salsa bar! :)
Everything Else
Great people watching. Often has live music. Famous "I love you so much" wall.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGreat people watching. Often has live music. Famous "I love you so much" wall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delightful & easy spot to grab beer and wine. Retro, mid-60s Hollywood-seeming outdoor area with pool. They offer cheese plates & other small snacks. Great place to grab a drink if waiting for a table
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveDelightful & easy spot to grab beer and wine. Retro, mid-60s Hollywood-seeming outdoor area with pool. They offer cheese plates & other small snacks. Great place to grab a drink if waiting for a table
Great food and cocktails. Perfect spot to kick off an evening bar hopping on Rainey Street.
11 locals recommend
Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt
605 Davis StGreat food and cocktails. Perfect spot to kick off an evening bar hopping on Rainey Street.
Sightseeing
10 mile stretch of greenbelt following a stream through Austin. It starts at the Barton Springs Pool trailhead and extends out to the Trail of Life trailhead. Use google & choose your own adventure!
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway10 mile stretch of greenbelt following a stream through Austin. It starts at the Barton Springs Pool trailhead and extends out to the Trail of Life trailhead. Use google & choose your own adventure!
Great for picnics, throwing around a ball or Frisbee, laying in the grass, hula hooping (there are hoops in the laundry closet, feel free to use!).
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat for picnics, throwing around a ball or Frisbee, laying in the grass, hula hooping (there are hoops in the laundry closet, feel free to use!).
Vintage candies, soda fountain, ice cream bar. Kid-friendly of course! Love to grab Clove gum here. :)
91 locals recommend
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveVintage candies, soda fountain, ice cream bar. Kid-friendly of course! Love to grab Clove gum here. :)
One of the greatest costume shops in the country. An entire room is dedicated to wigs and masks. Fun to explore. :)
87 locals recommend
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveOne of the greatest costume shops in the country. An entire room is dedicated to wigs and masks. Fun to explore. :)
Feather's Boutique
1700 B South Congress AveFav vintage shop on S. Congress.
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to rent bikes!
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StEssentials
This is a convenience store that stocks a ton of local and diet-friendly snacks (gluten-free, vegan, etc), as well as amazing craft beers, wine, and some prepared foods. You can pick up all you would need for a nice picnic here, and you just walk right across the street for it! :)
26 locals recommend
Thom's Market - Riverside
160 E Riverside DrThis is a convenience store that stocks a ton of local and diet-friendly snacks (gluten-free, vegan, etc), as well as amazing craft beers, wine, and some prepared foods. You can pick up all you would need for a nice picnic here, and you just walk right across the street for it! :)